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Lake Riverside

California · 1,375 residents · 7.293 sq mi
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Lake Riverside has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,731. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $353,200. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,375
+2%since 2019
from 1,354 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
189 / sq mi
+2%since 2019
from 186 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+9%since 2019
from 41.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7851K1K1K2K201020202024Lake Riverside
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,731
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $78,810 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,823
+7%since 2019
from $24,067 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 13.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade36.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$353,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $327,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
9.6% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+27%since 2019
from 4.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(1,149)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(184)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(21)
Diversity Score32.6%(442)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(899)
Black0.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(300)
Asian2.9%(40)
Other3.5%(48)
Diversity Score58.3%(802)
Diversity Score
58
+79%since 2019
from 33 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 21.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 97.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.5 min
−14%since 2019
from 49.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 89.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 16.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 43.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 55.9% in 2019
Female
44.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 44.1% in 2019
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Riverside, California?

Lake Riverside, California has about 1,375 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Riverside, California?

The typical household in Lake Riverside, California earns about $66,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Riverside, California expensive?

In Lake Riverside, California, the median home is worth about $353,200.

How educated are people in Lake Riverside, California?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Riverside, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Riverside, California?

About 14.2% of people in Lake Riverside, California live below the federal poverty line.

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